EDMG320. Week 5 Assignment

Please answer the following in complete sentences and paragraphs. Each question is worth 20 points and should be two to three well-written paragraphs in length and guided by APA format.

1. Summarize the concept of “human resilience” as represented in this week’s additional reading in “Resources” (Rozdilsky, 1999).

2. Describe land use planning and how it is effective in reducing the volcanic hazards to the population of Montserrat.

3. Discuss earthquakes in terms of the hazards they represent and illuminate the associated secondary hazards. How are earthquakes specifically measured?

4. Discuss the nature of volcanic hazards and how they are in many ways unique as tectonic hazards. Illuminate both the primary and secondary hazards associated with volcanos.

5. Is it possible for communities to adapt to the threat of volcanos? What special challenges might relate to preparedness as it extends from volcanic forecasting and warning?

APA style and in text citation. Please No Plagiarism